Pay tribute to the legendary KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft with this bold 36″ x 60″ top quality wall flag – perfect for offices, hangars, man caves, or barracks. Made in the U.S.A. and 100% veteran owned and operated. See more images and price at KC-135 Flag.
Aircraft Description
KC-135 Aircraft Flag
Workhorse of U.S.A.F. Aerial Refueling
The KC-135 Stratotanker Airplane Flag embodies the spirit of aviation excellence, symbolizing strength, reliability, and cutting-edge performance. Capture that legacy with our detailed KC-135 Stratotanker Airplane Flag Aircraft Flag from Custom Flag Nation. Designed for proud aviators, veterans, and aviation enthusiasts, this flag is a bold tribute to the power of flight.
Features:
– Made from premium high-quality polyester knit
– Vivid, fade-resistant full-color printing
– Perfect for home, hangar, or office display
– Lightweight and easy to hang indoors
– Reinforced edges for durability and strength
Looking for something unique and meaningful to send to your deployed military member? These flags make great deployment gifts to receive downrange, serving as a daily reminder of home, mission, and honor.
Each flag is printed on durable, high-quality fabric that looks great indoors in your home, hangar, or office, and can stand up to light outdoor use as well. It’s a meaningful way to showcase your connection to military aviation and the vital missions the Hercules makes possible.
Proudly offered by Custom Flag Nation and sold through our Etsy shop at Hangar 2A Merch — a veteran-owned business committed to honoring those who serve.
- 100% polyester
- Knitted fabric
- Fabric weight: 4.42 oz/yd² (150 g/m²)
- Print on one side
- Blank reverse side
- 2 metal grommets
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The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is a military aerial refueling aircraft that has served as the backbone of the U.S. Air Force’s global reach for over six decades. Developed from the Boeing 367-80 prototype—the same platform that led to the commercial 707 airliner—the KC-135 first flew in 1956 and entered service in 1957. Designed during the height of the Cold War, its primary mission was to extend the range and endurance of strategic bombers like the B-52 by providing in-flight refueling. Over time, its role expanded to support tactical aircraft, reconnaissance planes, and even allied nations, making it a vital component of U.S. air operations.
Powered by eight turbofan engines (originally J57 turbojets, now being replaced by more efficient Rolls-Royce engines), the KC-135 can offload up to 200,000 pounds of fuel through a flying boom system operated by a boom operator lying prone in the aircraft’s tail. Many variants also include a drogue system to support Navy, Marine Corps, and coalition aircraft. Its cruising speed of around 530 mph and range of over 1,500 miles with maximum fuel load (without refueling itself) give it incredible operational flexibility.
With a distinctive narrow fuselage and high-mounted wings, the KC-135 remains instantly recognizable. While its design is vintage, the aircraft has been repeatedly modernized with glass cockpits, improved avionics, and structural reinforcements. The KC-135 has supported nearly every U.S. military operation since Vietnam and continues to operate today alongside its eventual replacement, the KC-46 Pegasus.
Nicknamed the “flying gas station,” the KC-135 is more than just a tanker—it’s a force multiplier. Its ability to refuel multiple aircraft mid-flight ensures the U.S. Air Force can project power anytime, anywhere. Despite its age, it remains a critical enabler of American air superiority and rapid global response.